It is with a great deal of sadness that we join with our member Neil Jones and his extended family in remembering the life of Christine Jones.
Current, past members and their partners joined with Neil and his family in celebrating Christine’s life at her Funeral Service on Monday 25 November 2024, which was followed by drinks and hospitality at the Mermaid Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.
It is comforting for Neil at this point of time to have the support of his sons, daughters in law and grandchildren, as well as extended family members.
We all remember Christine as being a bubbly person who was always pleased to welcome us into her home and as her sons have said – loved to chat!
Neil and his family have been through a deal of personal hardship over the last period of time and we all respect that Neil will need some time to recover from Christine’s passing.
We all share our love and thoughts towards Neil at this time.
Neil Baldwin
President
Fellow Rotarians & Friends,
At our AGM to be held on 3 December we are looking for nominations for positions on the Board
Please consider nominating for the Board, and let me know as soon as possible of your interest.
Neil Baldwin
President
ATTENDANCE REPORT 19 NOVEMBER 2024
Broadbeach Members
Visiting Rotarians:
Guest Speaker:
Members Guests: Barbara Burnheim, Helen Busch, Denise Jordan,
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary International, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.
AREAS OF FOCUS
We direct our efforts in six areas to enhance our local and global impact. Our most successful and sustainable projects and activities tend to fall within the following areas:
Promoting peace
Fighting disease
Providing clean water
Saving mothers and children
Supporting education
Growing local economies
HISTORY OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
At the 1917 convention, outgoing RI President Arch C. Klumph proposed to set up an endowment “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” In 1928, it was renamed The Rotary Foundation, and it became a distinct entity within Rotary International.
In 1929, the Foundation made its first gift of $500 to the International Society for Crippled Children. The organization, created by Rotarian Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen, later grew into Easter Seals.
When Rotary founder Paul Harris died in 1947, contributions began pouring in to Rotary International, and the Paul Harris Memorial Fund was created to build the Foundation.
1947: The Foundation established its first program, Fellowships for Advance Study, later known as Ambassadorial Scholarships.
1965-66: Three programs were launched: Group Study Exchange, Awards for Technical Training, and Grants for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of The Rotary Foundation, which was later called Matching Grants.
1978: Rotary introduced the Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants. The first 3-H Grant funded a project to immunize 6 million Philippine children against polio.
1985: The PolioPlus program was launched to eradicate polio worldwide.
Since the first donation of $26.50 in 1917, the Foundation has received contributions totalling more than $1 billion.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Christmas Party this year will be held at Esprit de Vie 100 Lakeview Boulevard Mermaid Waters (our new home).
We will start on Cloud 7 (Level 7) for canapes and predinner drinks at 6 for 6.30pm, then we will move to the Restaurant on Level 1 to enjoy the following:
Mains
Alternate drops
Maple & Mustard Glazed Roasted Christmas Ham
With roasted root Vegetables, Greens, Jus
or
Cranberry & Brie stuffed Chicken Breast wrap prosciutto
With wilted Spinach, Sweet Potato Mash, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Jus
Desserts
Alternate drops
Christmas Plum Pudding
Served with Warm Brandy Anglaise
or
Traditional Pavlova
Fresh cream, Seasonal Summer Fruits & Berries
This promises to be a great night, so come dressed for Christmas and ready to enjoy!
The cost per person is $35 (as the Club is subsidising the cost of the meal and predinner starters. We will need bookings by Thursday 12 December, so that we can provide numbers to the caterers.
Once you book in, please pay $35 per person to the Club Account
BSB 034637
Account Number 201534
Reference – Your name (so Treasurer Noel can balance the books)
We are looking forward to showing you where we live.
Yours in Rotary
Neil
The Meeting (19 November) in Pictures
Raffle and Heads and Tails winners
Members and guests having a very enjoyable evening
WEEKLY LAUGHS
Naval History tidbit...
The U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides), as a combat vessel, carried 48,600 gallons of fresh water for her crew of 475 officers and men.
This was sufficient to last six months of sustained operations at sea.
She carried no evaporators (i.e. fresh water distillers).
However, let it be noted that according to her ship's log,
"On July 27, 1798, the U.S.S. Constitution sailed from Boston with a full complement of 475 officers and men, 48,600 gallons of fresh water, 7,400 cannon shot, 11,600 pounds of black powder and
79,400 gallons of rum."
Her mission:
"To destroy and harass English shipping."
Making Jamaica on 6 October, she took on 826 pounds of flour and
68,300 gallons of rum.
Then she headed for the Azores, arriving there 12 November. She provisioned with 550 pounds of beef and
64,300 gallons of Portuguese wine.
On 18 November, she set sail for England ... In the ensuing days she defeated five British men-of-war and captured and scuttled 12 English merchant ships, salvaging only the rum aboard each.
By 26 January, her powder and shot were exhausted. Nevertheless, although unarmed she made a night raid up the Firth of Clyde in Scotland .
Her landing party captured a whisky distillery and transferred 40,000 gallons of single malt Scotch
aboard by dawn.
Then she headed home.
The U. S. S. Constitution arrived in Boston on 20 February 1799, with no cannon shot, no food, no powder,
no rum,
no wine,
no whisky,
and
38,600 gallons of water.
Interesting Trivia
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